Political Quotes

Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.

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Sep 30, 1984

If Israel is ever forced to walk out of the United Nations, America and Israel will walk out together.

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Sep 30, 1984

A great nation is moving forward again, and we're not going back to that unhappy past.

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Sep 30, 1984

And fourteen new deferrals of budget authority totaling $1,298,662,275 and one new deferral of outlays totaling $19,900,000 for 1985.

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Sep 30, 1984

The details of these deferrals are contained in the attached report.

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Sep 30, 1984

America works best when we trust our people—all our people.

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Sep 30, 1984

I just think that I should keep on being President for 4 more years.

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Sep 30, 1984

To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report two new deferrals of budget authority for 1984 totaling $299,000,000.

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Sep 30, 1984

I would hope that I would be remembered as having given the government of this country back to the people.

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Sep 30, 1984

My message to this nation is: We can meet this challenge together, and we will, because all of us are creating something new and very much better than before.

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Sep 30, 1984

Nothing, and I mean nothing, has made me prouder these past 4 years than the young men and women who are serving our country in uniform.

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Sep 30, 1984

We can meet this challenge together, and we will, because all of us are creating something new and very much better than before.

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Sep 27, 1984

I have today signed S. 38, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Amendments of 1984.

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Sep 27, 1984

I want to congratulate all the parties to this consensus legislation.

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Sep 26, 1984

Most important is the widespread recognition that the situation is not hopeless; that drug abuse can be conquered.

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Sep 26, 1984

No one can be certain that such attacks will not occur again in the future.

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Sep 25, 1984

We can't hear the words of Pope Paul VI without saying a heartfelt amen.

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Sep 25, 1984

If they'd just be able to say I gave the Government back to the people.

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Sep 24, 1984

A healthy North American economic relationship is essential to the prosperity of our two countries.

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Sep 24, 1984

The United States has enjoyed 21 straight months of economic growth—the strongest growth since 1950.

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Sep 24, 1984

Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall men learn war any more.

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